Bernadette Marie Testa

Bernadette Marie Testa, 79, of Bourbonnais passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. She was born on September 27,1942 in Chicago, the daughter of William and Sophie (Rysula) Pierson. On May 5, 1972 she married Ben Testa in Chicago. Bernadette worked for Manteno District Schools as a crossing guard. She was a member of Maternity BVM Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. She is survived by her husband, Ben; three sons, Craig (Jean) Testa, Dan (Megan) Testa and Jeff (Lisa) Testa; daughter, Karen (Dennis) Sloat; sister; Cynthia Szczesniak; fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Bernadette is preceded in death by her parents, William and Sophie Pierson; brother-in-law, John Szczesniak; and grandson, Ryan Testa. Interment will be on February 14, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.